Weekly Newsletter | June 20, 2025

This year, we took 74 students and 17 leaders to camp! Look what God did:

• One student came to know Jesus for the first time!
• About six students shared that their next step was baptism, and multiple students said their next step was to share their faith
• Several said their faith was in need of repair due to doubt and a desire to be like their peers, and others believe they need to find community through upcoming Bible studies, Wednesday night activities, or LIFE Groups
• The interns shared their testimonies on Wednesday during church group time, and it led to further conversations with students afterwards

These are just a few of the many Next Steps that were discussed. Praise be to God!

People matter to God. This week, members of Pocalla had the opportunity to care for and read a book to kids at Shoot For The Moon Academy!

Thank you to those who came out and helped clean up our community by picking up trash along the roads! We look better because of you.

We are three weeks away from VBS! Each child who walks through our doors has a story and is helping someone take a step. We want to be intentional about helping kids know Jesus through VBS! If you missed the first training for Loring Mill or Pocalla, we have another option for you June 26. You can sign up to serve at your campus here. And, skip the line and register your kids on our summer page!

June 22-July 13

Every year, our VBS children take part in a fun and healthy competition between boys and girls to see who can collect the most coins. The funds raised will support local schools in meeting their needs. We invite the entire church community to get involved in the lead-up to VBS by donating items. To support this local missions project, please refer to the list below for specific items needed by each school. Drop off items at the displays at each campus.

ALL INDIVIDUAL SERVING SIZE WITH POP-TOP OPENINGS

Vienna Sausages

Beanie-Weenies

Cereal Bars

Granola Bars

Trail Mix

Pop Tarts

Cereal

Shelf-stable Milk

Shelf-stable Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches

Raisins

Applesauce

Fruit Cups

Pudding Cups 

Juice Boxes

Sunday, June 29 | All Campuses

 Monday, June 30 | Evening Service at Loring Mill

A popular summer tradition, Pastor Clay will give his thoughts on a selection of questions asked. If you have not been to an "Ask the Pastor", Clay uses the message time of service to answer questions collected by a moderator. No topic is too hard or taboo!

So, what would you like to ask Pastor Clay?

• Text us your questions: 803-720-9711
• Message us your questions through Messenger
• You can also text your questions in real-time on June 29, or in the online chat, as we will stream this service live.

When submitting questions, please indicate:

1. “Ask the Pastor”

2. Campus (LM=Loring Mill, POC=Pocalla, BVL=Bishopville, OL=Online)

3. Service you attend